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Semicolon:

Rule 1) a)

A semicolon can replace a period if the writer wishes to narrow the

gap between two closely linked sentences.Separate between 2 main
clauses (2 independent sentences) and are too closely linked to be
made into separate sentences

Examples:
Call me tomorrow; you can give me an answer then.
We have paid our dues; we expect all the privileges listed in the
contract.
The road runs through a beautiful wooded valley; the railway line
follows it

Rule 1)b)

Avoid a semicolon when a dependent clause comes before an

independent clause.

Incorrect: Although they tried; they failed.

Correct: Although they tried, they failed.

Rule 2. Use a semicolon before such words and terms as namely,

however, therefore, that is, i.e., for example, e.g., for instance, etc.,
when they introduce a complete sentence. It is also preferable to
use a comma after these words and terms.
Example: Bring any two items; however, sleeping bags and tents
are in short supply.

Rule 3. Use a semicolon to separate units of a series when one or

more of the units contain commas.
Incorrect: The conference has people who have come from
Moscow, Idaho, Springfield, California, Alamo, Tennessee, and
other places as well.
Note that with only commas, that sentence is hopeless.
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Correct: The conference has people who have come from

Moscow, Idaho; Springfield, California; Alamo, Tennessee; and
other places as well. (Note the final semicolon, rather than a
comma, after Tennessee.
Rule 4. A semicolon may be used between independent clauses
joined by a connector, such as and, but, or, nor, etc., when one or
more commas appear in the first clause.
Example: When I finish here, and I will soon, I'll be glad to help
you; and that is a promise I will keep.

Rule 5. Do not capitalize ordinary words after a semicolon.

Incorrect: I am here; you are over there.
Correct: I am here; you are over there

Ellipsis (…)
Rule 1. Many writers use an ellipsis whether the omission occurs at
the beginning of a sentence, in the middle of a sentence, or between
sentences.
A common way to delete the beginning of a sentence is to follow the
opening quotation mark with an ellipsis, plus a bracketed capital
letter:

Example: "… [A]fter hours of careful thought, we vetoed the

bill."
Other writers omit the ellipsis in such cases, feeling the bracketed
capital letter gets the point across.

Rule 2. Ellipses can express hesitation, changes of mood, suspense,

or thoughts trailing off. Writers also use ellipses to indicate a pause
or wavering in an otherwise straightforward sentence.
Examples:
I don't know…I'm not sure.
Pride is one thing, but what happens if she…?
He said, "I…really don't…understand this."
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